Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ Game 1 loss to the Rays (0:01). Ryan Dempster, former MLB pitcher and current MLB Network analyst, weighs in on Charlie Montoyo’s decision to remove Matt Shoemaker after three shutout innings and the influence of analytics in baseball (25:10). Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, host of High Heat on MLB Network and Mad Dog Unleashed on Mad Dog Sports Radio, chimes in on the Jays’ deployment of their pitching rotation and the long-term outlook for Toronto’s young core (48:49). John Axford, former MLB pitcher and Sportsnet analyst, discusses the possible miscommunication between Montoyo and Shoemaker, the Jays’ approach at the plate against Tampa’s hard-throwing arms, and potential lineup adjustments for Game 2 (1:35:28). Frank Isola, co-host of The Starting Lineup on SiriusXM NBA radio, joins the guys to chat about Game 1 of the NBA Finals, how a fourth title would affect LeBron James’ legacy, and Pat Riley’s role in assembling Miami’s talented nucleus (1:59:40).
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